In this first lesson of the "Just Like Us" series, all about Elijah, Senior Pastor Jamie Allen talks about how in James 5:17, "Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for three and a half years!" Lesson #1, "On the Job Training", focuses on how God prepared Elijah for the role and responsibilities of a prophet.

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Over the past nine weeks, we have looked at the book of James for some very practical tips for living a life of faith. What happens to that faith when life becomes harsh? Listen to Guest Speaker Shane Allen as he shares the final lesson in the series.Support the show (https://centralnow.com/give/)

Our series on the book of James continues in this episode with Lesson #9, "Learn to Pray". Jesus never offered His disciples courses on how to become great speakers; He taught them how to pray. Listen to Connections Pastor Jeremy Redman as we study one of the fundamental habits of the Christian life.Support the show (https://centralnow.com/give/)

Senior Pastor Jamie Allen resumes his lesson series on the book of James. Lesson #8 is all about "Ambitions". Some of us are more driven to excel than others; is that powerful drive a bad thing? Is ambition ever a "God thing"? Lets see what the Bible has to say. Support the show (https://centralnow.com/give/)

Senior Pastor Jamie Allen continues in his current series on the book of James with Lesson #7, "Christian Sense". Sometimes it seems our culture has not only thrown biblical principles, but also common sense, out the window. In this lesson, we'll take a look at what James considers to be "Christian Sense".Support the show (https://centralnow.com/give/)

This weekend, Senior Pastor Jamie Allen continues in his current series on the book of James. Lesson #6 is one we all need to hear from time to time: "Tame Your Tongue". Our words have incredible power for building others up or for tearing them down; listen to this episode as we discover what James has to say about this practical topic.Support the show (https://centralnow.com/give/)

Senior Pastor Jamie Allen continues his lesson series on James with Lesson #5, "Real Faith". What are the earmarks of real faith? Can such a personal, intangible thing as faith be "seen"? In this lesson we will look at the balance between faith and works, and identify some characteristics we should see in our lives as we mature in our faith.Support the show (https://centralnow.com/give/)

Senior Pastor Jamie Allen resumes the lesson series on James with Lesson #4, "No Favoritism". You may not consider yourself a prejudiced person, but favoritism of many kinds can threaten our spiritual health. Join us this weekend as we discover what the book of James has to say about this topic.Support the show (https://centralnow.com/give/)

Listen to Life Groups Pastor Marty Mills as he wraps up the series, "Life Groups: Why and How". Maybe you're convinced of the value of life groups, but life itself makes it hard to take the next step. Hear first hand from Central Life Group members as they talk about those challenges.Support the show (https://centralnow.com/give/)

Senior Pastor Jamie Allen continues a mini-series called "Life Groups - Why and How". If you've ever considered the possibility (and value) of joining a life group, this series is for you.Support the show (https://centralnow.com/give/)